Election Canvass and Council Member Oaths May 20
Ty Gipson and Anna Eby each will be sworn-in to begin new terms as council members at a special Georgetown City Council meeting on May 20. Gipson won the District 5 election held on May 9. Anna Eby was unopposed for District 1. Results from the District 5 election as well as the transportation bond … Continue reading “Election Canvass and Council Member Oaths May 20”
Breakfast Bites on May 20: Capitalizing on Cultural Arts
Georgetown’s historic downtown area became a state-designated cultural district in 2013. The official listing by the Texas Commission on the Arts recognizes the many arts and cultural offerings in the 40-block downtown overlay area. Georgetown has one of 26 cultural districts in 23 Texas cities. The Breakfast Bites panel on May 20 will look at … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites on May 20: Capitalizing on Cultural Arts”
Building Standards Commission Vacancy
The City of Georgetown is recruiting highly qualified and dedicated individuals with Building Experience to serve on the Building Standards Commission, an important advisory board for the City. The Building Standards Commission hears appeals and renders decisions on rulings by City Building Inspectors or Officials in regard to code interpretation, enforcement, and substandard housing or … Continue reading “Building Standards Commission Vacancy”
Vote Saturday in Transportation Bond Election
Election Day is Saturday, May 9 for the transportation bond and District 5 elections in Georgetown. Ty Gipson and Paul Nadeau are candidates for City Council District 5. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Election results will be posted to wilco.org/elections after the polls close. The 2015 bond proposal on … Continue reading “Vote Saturday in Transportation Bond Election”
Sidewalk Rules Aim to Ensure Accessibility
A City ordinance defining accessibility standards for sidewalks in Georgetown went into effect this month. The new rules aim to ensure ADA-compliant walkways, especially around the Square, in areas where tables, merchandise, and other items are placed on sidewalks. The new rules require a path that is three feet wide without obstructions on sidewalks. Tables, … Continue reading “Sidewalk Rules Aim to Ensure Accessibility”
Austin Avenue Closed Thursday, Monday Nights
Austin Avenue will be closed at Ninth Street tonight for construction of a crosswalk. The Austin Avenue closure is set to start at 8 p.m. this evening and last until 8 a.m. on Friday. During the Thursday closure, all southbound traffic on Austin Avenue will be detoured via Ninth Street to Rock Street. Northbound traffic … Continue reading “Austin Avenue Closed Thursday, Monday Nights”
University Avenue Closed May 7-8 for Rail Crossing Work
University Avenue will be closed May 7 – 8 during a project to repair the railroad crossing between Pine Street and Maple Street. The project by the Texas Department of Transportation involves the re-planking of the Georgetown Rail Road crossing on University Avenue. All through-traffic on University Avenue/Texas 29 will be detoured to Farm-to-Market 1460 … Continue reading “University Avenue Closed May 7-8 for Rail Crossing Work”
Emerald Springs Park Improvements Meeting May 1
The Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting to get input on improvements planned for Emerald Springs Park. The public meeting will be on Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at Emerald Springs Park on Wagon Wheel Trail. The park address is 3604 Old Mill Road. Improvements planned include new playground equipment and … Continue reading “Emerald Springs Park Improvements Meeting May 1”
City Annual Report for 2014 Available
An annual report for the City of Georgetown for the 2014 fiscal year is now available online and in print copies. The report, titled Shaping Our Future, highlights projects, initiatives, and financial information for the 2013 – 2014 fiscal year that started on October 1, 2013 and ended on September 30, 2014. The report includes … Continue reading “City Annual Report for 2014 Available”
Transportation Bond Election: Early Voting Starts April 27
Early voting starts on Monday, April 27 for the transportation bond and District 5 elections in Georgetown. Ty Gipson and Paul Nadeau are candidates for District 5. The bond proposal on the ballot in Georgetown would authorize $105 million to fund transportation projects over 10 years. Proposed projects would address five key transportation objectives: north-south … Continue reading “Transportation Bond Election: Early Voting Starts April 27”
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